NxNW6 film listings Aug 17-23

Time again for the weekly West Hampstead film round-up brought to you by Mark - the Fred Astaire of NW6 (tweeting at @NxNW6).

Film Listings for Aug 17-23
As well as an open air film of the week, there is also a great new film from Sarah Polley (Take this Waltz) and the notable move of a multiplex committing to a Bollywood action film (Ek Tha Tiger). As ever the local cinemas offer something for everyone.

Film of the Week

The Goonies (1985, family adventure, 114 mins)

The Nomad cinema presents an outdoor screening of this 80s classic. In addition to the screening there will be food and drink on site (tapas, exotic popcorn and ice cream) as well as musical and theatrical surprises. Bring your best truffle shuffle

Sat 18th Queens Park - Doors 19:00, Film starts 20:45, £12.50 (£8.50 concessions)

One-off screenings
Two screenings from Glyndebourne continue the Swiss Cottage Odeon’s commitment to culture initiative:
Li Nozze Di Figaro – Fri 18:00 £17.50 (very limited availability)
Ravel – Sun 18:00 £17.50 (limited availability)
The Everyman is hosting a preview screening of the excellent new documentary The Imposter with satellite Q&As over the weekend. But if you can wait, there are live Q&As planned for the following week.
The Imposter + Satellite Q&A  Preview Everyman Hampstead Sun 14:40 £13.00

Regular programme
The Tricycle Cinema
The Tricycle cinema has been handed over to the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Village Festival.

The Everyman Cinemas 
Belsize Park
Take This Waltz* (2011, drama comedy, 116 mins).
New film from Sarah Polley (Away from Her) sees Michelle Williams playing a happily married women who falls for the artist across the street. It was a strong contender for film of the week.
Fri–Thu 15:20, 18:00, 20:45 (exc Sun when 14:50, 17:30, 20:15).
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Fri–Thu 13:00 (exc Tue when 15:00, no screening Sun)

Hampstead
The Bourne Legacy
A perfectly acceptable action film with some excellent set pieces. Not up to the standard of the original trilogy though. Edward Norton excels in a villainous role.
Fri–Thu 15:00, 18:00, 21:00 (exc Sun when 11:40, 14:15, 17:40, 20:40, ext screening Sat at 12:00)
TED  
Fri–Thu 17:35, 20:35  (exc Sun when 17:15, 20:00, ext screening Thu at 14:35).
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Fri, Mon-Wed 15:20, Sat 12:30, 15:20 Sun 12:00 


Maida Vale
The Wedding Video* (2012, comedy, 94 mins)
One of those British ensemble comedies that come along every six months or so (Nativity, Swinging with the Finkels etc). This one has local boy Robert Webb and Rufus Hound at a wedding. Hilarity no doubt ensues.
Fri–Thu 16:15, 18:35, 21:00 (exc Sun when 15:45, 18:05, 20:30, ext screenings Sat at 13:50, Sun at 13:20).
360
Fri–Thu 15:25 (exc Sun when 14:55).
TED
Fri–Thu 18:00, 20:35 (exc Sun when 17:30, 20:05). 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Fri, Mon, Tue, Thu 14:00 ,Sat 13:00, Sun 12:30 Wed 12:00, 14:00.

Prices vary for all three cinemas, but expect to pay around £13 for an adult ticket and £10 for a concession. Booking advised.

Multiplexes
Finchley Road Vue
The Expendables 2* (2012, action adventure, 102 mins)
Sequel to 2010’s original. This has all the original stars and new recruits Chuck Norris and Jean Claude Van Damme. The Spinal Tap of action films?
The Wedding Video*
Take this Waltz*
Ek Tha Tiger* (2012, action thriller, tbc mins)
Great to see a multplex committing to a Bollywood action film. Ek Tha Tiger stars bad boy actor Salman Khan as a scientist suspected of selling missile technology secrets to Pakistan
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar*
Standard issue release for the summer holiday season.
The Bourne Legacy (Xtreme + std)
Brave (2D & 3D)
360 (limited)
Step Up 4: Miami Heat
TED
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days
The Dark Knight Rises (Xtreme + std)
Dr.Seuss: The Lorax (2D)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D)
The Amazing Spider-man (3D, limited)Other films show in Kids Club slots at weekend.
(£11.25 adult and £8.40 concessions. Before 17:00 on a Mon, Tue or Thu, adult tickets are £8.00.)

Swiss Cottage Odeon
The Expendables 2* (club)
The Bourne Legacy
Brave
TED (club)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days
The Dark Knight Rises (IMAX)
Dr Seuss: The Lorax (2D , limited)
Ice Age: Continental Drift (2D and 3D).
Alvin & The Chipmunks - Chipwrecked(£10.75 adult, children £8.75 (£2 extra for 3D, £4 for IMAX). An adult seat in a club cinema is £16.00, a child’s £12.50.)

COMING SOON
Aug 24 - The Watch, The Imposter, Shadow Dancer
Aug 31 - Total Recall,
Sep 7 - Lawless, Dredd, Anna Karenina, The Queen of Versaille.
All times correct at time of publication.
*new release.
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